Help Grow Fresh Food at Sydney City Farm
By Sydney City Farm
When
Thursdays & Fridays, 10am–12pm + every second Saturday
Location
Sydney Park, St Peters NSW
Commitment
Flexible - join as often as you like after induction, 2 hours session
Cost
Free
About this event
Get hands-on at Sydney City Farm and help grow fresh seasonal produce for the community. Volunteers support the farm with planting, watering, weeding, harvesting and nursery work, while learning practical skills in urban agriculture and sustainable food production.
Produce grown at the farm is donated to local charities supporting people experiencing food insecurity. In 2024/25, volunteers helped produce more than 753 kg of fresh food for local charities.
What you’ll do
• Plant, water and weed crops • Harvest fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs • Raise seedlings and care for plants in the nursery • Collect and process seeds • Help maintain orchard and garden areas • Learn practical urban-growing skills
What’s provided
Guidance from the Sydney City Farm team, access to the farm and the equipment needed for scheduled volunteer activities.
Who can take part
You don’t need previous farming or gardening experience, but volunteers need to be comfortable working outdoors, working as part of a team and standing for the duration of the shift. Some tasks may involve lifting equipment.
Important to know
New volunteers need to attend an induction before joining regular volunteer sessions. After completing the induction, you can register for individual sessions and volunteer as often as you like. Volunteer shifts are usually around 2 hours and bookings are required for each session.
Organiser
Sydney City Farm
Phone
- 02 9265 9977
52 Barwon Park Road
St Peters NSW 2044
About this event
Yes. New volunteers first attend an induction, then book individual volunteer sessions online.
No. You can learn practical growing and nursery skills while volunteering.
There’s no long-term commitment. Once inducted, you can join regular sessions as often as you like.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and sturdy closed shoes. Bring a hat, gardening gloves and a water bottle.
Attend a short 45–60 minute induction at Sydney City Farm, including a farm tour and safety briefing. Once completed, you can book regular volunteer sessions whenever it suits you.Content